Very nice work RMcG. Keep writing, you have very good style and always manage to entertain and inform. I am now scared to drive the Carrera GT.
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Its like nothing I ever drove before...I have an Alpina B7 downstairs right now which,unlike the CGT is just hugely civilized and still quite rapid.. Will post some photos and impression here at the weekend when I am finished with it.The GT3RS I have on order is also a bit of a handful, but life's too short to miss the experience
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Mr. McGrath has my ideal job: renaissance man. Thank you once again for inspiring me to aim high in whatever I do.
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"If you're wondering how the robot-like march of the world's politicians towards Copenhagen can possibly continue in the face of 'Climategate,' it's because Big Government, Big Business and Big Green doesn't give a **** about 'the science'" -Lorrie Goldstein

I think as cars get faster, approaching race car speeds and beyond (i.e. the Caparo T1) cars will demand more and more of their drivers even as the controls become more simple to use. However, that demand won't be from whats at the end of your legs, feet dancing heel and tow over the various pedal for down shifts, the demand will come from whats in between your legs. Your brain knows this car can pull 3 g's and your ass knows you're no where near that limit. The question is, will your balls agree and tell your foot to stab that throttle? I think paddle shifters on a Ferrari F430 is really unnecessary, but in a car like the T1 I'm convinced the demand is going to be plenty high.
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